Atiku Meets Amaechi to Heal ADC Rift After 2027 Primary Dispute
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, paid a visit to his main challenger in the party’s recent primary, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
The meeting took place shortly after Atiku emerged victorious in the ADC presidential primary, a contest that Amaechi had initially rejected, citing alleged irregularities and a lack of credibility in the process.
Although the details of their discussion have not been made public, observers believe the visit is part of Atiku’s broader effort to reconcile with disaffected party members and to garner Amaechi’s backing ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
In his acceptance speech following the primary, Atiku urged Amaechi and other dissatisfied ADC members to close ranks and work together, stressing that unity and collective effort would be essential to mount a strong challenge in the general election.
The primary had sparked controversy after Amaechi refused to accept the result, arguing that the exercise was flawed. His objection raised fears of internal division within the ADC as the party prepares for the 2027 poll.
As of this report, neither Atiku nor Amaechi has spoken to journalists about the outcome of their meeting, and it remains unclear whether the former Rivers governor has agreed to support Atiku’s presidential bid.
Speculation suggests the encounter aims to ease tensions within the ADC and bring key figures together after a disputed primary that threatened to fragment the party.
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